9120, 9220, 9320, 9420, and 9520 Tractors
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All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Foreword
Quick Reference Specifications
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prevent Machine Runaway
Use Seat Belt Properly
Operating the Tractor Safely
Stopping and Parking Tractor
Keep Riders Off Machine
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Handle Starting Fluid Safely
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Avoid Contact with Pesticides
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
Use Caution on Hillsides
Freeing a Mired Machine
Transport Tractor Safely
Service Cooling System Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Support Machine Properly
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Service Accumulator Systems Safely
Protect Against High Pressure Spray
Handling Batteries Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Section : 15 - Controls and Instruments
Front Console
Ignition Switch
Shift and PTO Levers-24-Speed Transmission
Shift and PTO Levers-18-Speed Powershift
Armrest Controls
Side Console-(Standard Cab)
Side Console-(Deluxe Cab)
Corner Post Display
Vehicle Monitor Warning System
Vehicle Monitor
Changing Display Functions
Calibrating Radar
Calibrating Tire Size
Performance Monitor-If Equipped
Performance Monitor-Data Entry and Saving Mode
Performance Monitor-Adjusting Backlight
Performance Monitor-Service
Performance Monitor-Area, Distance, Area/H, Width, and PTO RPM
Performance Monitor-Operation and Calibration
Performance Monitor-Wheel Slip
Performance Monitor-Vehicle Speed
Section : 20 - Lights
Operating Lights
Operating Turn Signals, Horn, and High/Low Beam
Using Delayed Egress Lighting-If Equipped
Operating Hazard Lights
Roof Mounted Field Lights and Entry Light-If Equipped
Extremity Transport Warning Lights
Operating Rotary Beacon Light-If Equipped
Using Seven-Terminal Outlet
Section : 25 - Operator Station
Adjusting Air Suspension Seat
Adjusting Active Seat-If Equipped
Adjusting Armrest Control
Operator Presence Sensor
Adjusting Steering Wheel
Controlling Air Flow -Standard
Adjusting Fan Speed -Standard
Controlling Temperature -Standard
Using ClimaTrak® (ATC) -If Equipped (Serial No. -010000)
Using ClimaTrak™ (ATC) -If Equipped (Serial No. 010001- )
Change ClimaTrak™ (ATC) Unit Display
Operating Windshield Wiper and Washer
Operating Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer-If Equipped
Operating the Radio
Operating the Radio with Optional Cassette Tape Player
Operating the Radio with Optional Compact Disc Player
Operating the Optional Cassette Tape Player
Operating the Optional Compact Disc Player
Setting the Clock
Using Field Office-If Equipped
GREENSTAR™ System Connections
Using Electrical Outlets
Using Auxiliary Power Strip-If Equipped
Installing Mobile Radio and Antenna-Standard Cab
Installing Mobile Radio and Antenna-Deluxe Cab
Using Monitor Mounts
Section : 30 - Break-In Period
Break-In Check-First 100 Hours
Break-In Check-After First 100 Hours
Section : 35 - Operating the Engine
Engine Fuel System and Power Rating
Starting the Engine
Cold Weather Starting And Operation-Internal Starting Aid
Operating the Engine
Changing Starting Fluid Cans
Using Engine Coolant Heater
Using a Booster Battery or Charger
Section : 40 - Operating the Tractor
Avoid Contact With Pesticides
Clean Tractor of Hazardous Pesticides
Using Emergency Exit
Using Seat Belts
Using Instructional Seat
Standard Hydraulic System Warm-Up
High Flow Hydraulic System Warm-Up
Drive Train Protection-9420 and 9520
Transmission Operation
Shifting the Transmission-24-Speed
Shifting On-the-Go-24-Speed
Shifting the Transmission-18-Speed Powershift
Operating Automatic Powershift (APS)
Using the Brakes
Using Field Cruise and Foot Decelerator
Using Differential Lock-If Equipped
Section : 45 - Implement Management System
Implement Management System (IMS) - Description
Implement Management System (IMS) - Display Codes
IMS Functions - Hitch
IMS Functions - MST Hi-Lo Transmission
IMS Functions - 18-Speed Powershift Transmission
IMS Functions - Automatic Powershift (APS)
IMS Functions - Selective Control Valves
IMS Functions - Differential Lock
Operating The Implement Management System (IMS)
Aborting IMS
Clearing IMS Sequence
Section : 50 - Hydraulics and Selective Control Valves
Connecting and Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses
Connecting and Disconnecting High Flow Hydraulic Hoses-If Equipped
Using SCV TouchSet™ Controls and Monitor
Determining Total Flow Demand
Adjusting Selective Control Valve Flow Rate
Adjusting Timed Detent
Using SCV Control Levers
SCV Lever-Neutral Position
SCV Lever-Extend Position
SCV Lever-Extend Detent Position
SCV Lever-Retract Position
SCV Lever-Retract Detent Position
SCV Lever-Float Position (Standard and High-Flow Hydraulic System)
Operator Presence Sensor
Section : 55 - Remote Hydraulic Connections
Standard Hydraulic Component Identification-Without Hitch
Standard Hydraulic Component Identification-With Hitch
High Flow Hydraulic Component Identification-Without Hitch
High Flow Hydraulic Component Identification-With Hitch
Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System-Power-Beyond
Examples Using Load-Sensing Hydraulic System- Power-Beyond
Connecting Implements to High Flow Hydraulic SCV's
Using Implement Requiring Large Volumes of Oil
Motor Seal Drain Filter-If Equipped
Section : 60 - Drawbar and PTO
Observing Drawbar Load Limitations
Heavy Duty Drawbar Load Limitations-If Equipped
Selecting Drawbar Position
Adjusting Drawbar Side-to-Side Movement
Installing Clevis Assembly
Using Clevis Assembly
Attaching PTO-Driven Implement- If Equipped
Using PTO Master Shield-If Equipped
Operating PTO-If Equipped
Section : 65 - Hitch
Hitch Components
Hitch Controls
Using Hitch Control Lever and Raise/Lower Switch
Adjusting Height Limit
Adjusting Rate of Drop
Using External Raise/Lower Switch
Using Hitch Manual Lowering Feature
Using Load/Depth Control
Using Position Control
Using Float Position
Using Draft Control
Using Hitch Slip Command (HSC)
Using Sway Blocks
Attaching Implement to Quick Coupler
Detaching Implement From Quick Coupler
Adjusting Implement Level
Lateral Float
Hitch Conversion-Convertible Quick Coupler
Section : 70 - TouchSet Depth Control
Using TouchSet™ Depth Controls
Attaching Implement and Control System
Checking Depth Control Operation
Detaching Implement
Restoring SCV Control
Section : 75 - Performance Ballasting
General Performance Guidelines
Determining Maximum Ballast
Worksheet to Calculate Ballast Changes
Ballasting for Engine Horsepower
Controlling Power Hop
Calculating Ballast-Tractors Without Hitch
Calculating Ballast-Tractors With Hitch
Unballasted Tractor Weight Chart-Pounds
Unballasted Tractor Weight Chart-Pounds
Unballasted Tractor Weight Chart-Pounds
Unballasted Tractor Weight Chart-Pounds
Unballasted Tractor Weight Chart-Pounds
Unballasted Tractor Weight Chart-Pounds
Using Cast Hub Wheel Weights
Installing QUIK-TATCH Frame Weights
Implement Guidelines
Measuring Wheel Slip-MANUALLY
Using Liquid Ballast
Section : 80 - Wheels, Tires, and Treads
Tire Inflation Pressure Guidelines
Recommended Inflation Pressures-Single Tires
Recommended Inflation Pressures-Dual Tires-Group 47
Recommended Inflation Pressures-Dual Tires-Group 48
Recommended Inflation Pressures-Triple Tires
Using Correct Tire Combinations
Using Dual Tires
Observing Tread Width Limitations
Tread Widths-Singles or Duals
Tread Widths-Triples
Installing Wheel Rim to Cast Wheel
Adjusting and Tightening Wheels-Cast with Standard Hubs
Adjusting and Tightening Wheels-Steel with Standard Hubs
Adjusting and Tightening Wheels-Heavy Duty Hubs
Using Steering Stops
Section : 85 - Transport
Driving Tractor On Roads
Transporting with Ballast
Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
Using Safety Chains
Transporting on Carrier
Towing-Rear Wheels Off Ground
Towing-All Wheels On Ground
Freeing a Mired Tractor
Section : 90 - Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants
Diesel Fuel
Fuel Storage
Filling Fuel Tank
Engine Break-In Oil
Diesel Engine Oil
Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals
Oil Filters
Diesel Engine Coolant
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Transmission/Axle and Hydraulic Oil
18-Speed Powershift Transmission Recalibration
Grease
Mixing of Lubricants
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Section : 95 - Maintenance and Service Intervals
Observing Service Intervals
Service Interval Chart-Daily or 10 Hours-250 Hours-500 Hours-750 Hours
Service Interval Chart-1500 Hours-2500 Hours-Annual-Two Years-4500 Hours
Raising the Hood
Hood Release Tool
Opening Front Grille
Opening Side Shields
Accessing Batteries
Using High-Pressure Washers
Using Compressed Air
Section : 100 - General Maintenance and Inspection
Checking Tires
Checking Wheel and Weight Bolts
Checking Neutral Start System
Checking PARK System
Checking Park Brake Pads, Caliper and Rotor (Serial No.-011407)
Internal Park Brake (Serial No. 011408-)
Cleaning and Inspecting Primary Engine Air Filter
Replacing Primary and Secondary Engine Air Filters
Cleaning or Replacing Cab Air Filters
Cleaning Grille Screens, Radiator and Oil Cooler
Inspect and Clean Fuel Sump Screen
Servicing the Batteries
Inspecting Fan and Alternator Belt Tensioners
Checking Manual Brakes
Checking Air Conditioner
Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper
Replace Transmission Drive Shaft Damper
Inspecting Seat Belts
Section : 105 - Lubrication
Checking Engine Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil and Filter-9120
Changing Engine Oil and Filter-9220-9320-9420-9520
Checking Transmission/Axle Oil Level
Changing Transmission/Axle Oil-24-Speed POWRSYNC Transmission
Replacing Transmission/Axle Oil Filter-24-Speed POWRSYNC Transmission
Changing Transmission/Axle Oil-18-Speed Powershift Transmission
Replacing Transmission/Axle Oil Filter-18-Speed Powershift Transmission
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
Changing Hydraulic Oil
Replacing Hydraulic Filter
Cleaning and Inspecting Hydraulic Reservoir Screen
Replacing Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Filter
Replacing Motor Seal Drain Filter
Lubricating Hinge Pins
Lubricating Hinge Pins-Scraper Tractor
Lubricating Steering Pin Bushings-If Equipped
Lubricating Hitch Center Link and Lift Links
Lubricating Lift Cylinders and Rockshaft
Lubricating Hitch Sensor
Lubricating Telescoping Drive Shaft
Lubricating Lower Driveline Bearing
Lubricating Heavy-Duty Gudgeon Bearings-If Equipped
Lubricating PTO Drive Shaft
Section : 110 - Maintenance-Cooling System
Checking Coolant Level
Testing Coolant
Draining, Flushing, and Refilling Cooling System
Section : 115 - Maintenance-Fuel System
Draining Water Separator
Cleaning Fuel Prefilter-Early Version-9120
Replacing Fuel Filter-Early Version-9120 Single Filter System
Replacing Fuel Filter-Late Version-9120 Dual Filter System
Bleeding Fuel System-Early Version-9120 Single Filter System
Bleeding Fuel System-Late Version-9120 Dual Filter System
Replacing Fuel Pre-Filter-9220-9320-9420-9520
Replacing Fuel Filter-9220-9320-9420-9520
Replacing Secondary Fuel Filter-9220-9320-9420-9520- If Equipped
Bleeding Fuel System-9220-9320-9420-9520
Draining Fuel Tank Sump
Section : 120 - Maintenance-Electrical System
Replacing Fuses and Relays
GreenStar Implement Harness Fuse and Relay
Load Center Fuses (Serial No. -009999)
Load Center Relays and Diodes (Serial No. -009999)
Load Center Fuses (Serial No. 010001-)
Load Center Relays and Diodes (Serial No. 010001-)
Handling Halogen Light Bulbs Safely
Replacing Front Grille Lights
Adjusting Front Flood Lights
Adjusting Front Headlights
Adjusting Headlights
Replacing Front and Rear Hazard Lights
Replacing Roof Flood Lights-If Equipped
Replacing Fender Mounted Flood Lights
Replacing Extremity Transport Warning Lights
Section : 125 - Troubleshooting
Engine Troubleshooting
24-Speed Transmission Troubleshooting
18-Speed Powershift Transmission Troubleshooting
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
Brakes Troubleshooting
Hitch Troubleshooting
Selective Control Valve Troubleshooting
Electrical System Troubleshooting
Operator Enclosure Troubleshooting
Section : 130 - Service Codes
Armrest Control Unit Service Codes-(ACU)
Active Seat Unit Service Codes-(ASU)
ClimaTrak Display Codes (ATC) -If Equipped (Serial No. 010001- )
Central Control Unit Service Codes-(CCU)
Engine Control Unit Service Codes-(ECU)
Hitch Control Unit Service Codes-(HCU)
Instrument Control Unit Service Codes-(ICU)
18-Speed Powershift Control Unit Service Codes-(PCU)
Optional SCV Control Unit Service Codes-(SCo)
SCV Control Unit Service Codes-(SCU)
SCV Setup Panel Service Codes-(SUP)
Section : 135 - Storage
Placing Tractor in Long-Term Storage
Removing Tractor from Storage
Paint Finish Care
Section : 140 - Specifications
General Specifications
Overall Dimensions
Ground Speeds-24-Speed Transmission
Ground Speeds-18-Speed Powershift Transmission
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Limited Battery Warranty
Section : 145 - Identification Numbers
Identification Plates
Record Tractor Identification Number
Record Engine Serial Number
Record Cab Serial Number
Record Transmission Serial Number
Record PTO Serial Number
Record PTO Clutch Serial Number
Section : 150 - Lubrication and Maintenance Records
250 Hour Service Records
500 Hour Service Records
750 Hour Service Records
1500 Hour Service Records
Annual Service Records
Two Year Service Records
4500 Hour or Five Year Service Records
Section : 155 - Glossary
Glossary of Terms
Section : 160 - Crime Prevention Tips
Help Prevent Crime
Record A Identification Numbers
Keep Proof of Ownership
Park Indoors Out of Sight
When Parking Outdoors
Reduce Vandalism
Report Thefts Immediately
Section : SLIT - John Deere Service Literature Available
Service Locations
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
John Deere Is At Your Service